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Celebrate 22 Years of Sand, Sun & Spectacle at the National Sandcastle Competition – Bettystown Beach!
Date: Saturday, 21st June
Time: Sculptures from 10AM | Sandcastles from 2PM Judging 4.00PM
Location: Bettystown Beach, Co. Meath

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the 22nd Annual National Sandcastle Competition on the stunning shores of Bettystown Beach! Whether you're building, sculpting, or simply soaking it all in – there’s something for everyone.

What to Expect:

Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta is coming to Ráth Chairn Glas Gréine na Meath this year. Join us from the 31st of May to the 2nd of June. This is a competition for clubs from Gaeltacht areas all across the country, comprising junior and senior men's and ladies competitions, meaning an estimated 5,000 people will be coming to the Boyne Valley. 
Contact details and much more will be posted here for a while but in the meantime, please contact us here if you have a question or need assistance.

Laytown Races will take place on Thursday 4th September 2025

The Laytown Races occupy a unique position in the Irish racing calendar, as Ireland’s only horse racing event run on a beach under the Rules of Racing.

The flat racing event takes place once a year, every September, on the County Meath strand, on a straight, almost level course. Races are confined to six and seven furlong distances.

Tickets are available to book online at Book Tickets here

Bellewstown Racing Fixtures 2025:

• April 5th,  April 12th
• July 3rd,  July 4th, July 5th
• August 26th,  August 27th
• October 1st,  October 2nd

Visit https://bellewstownraces.ie/tickets/ for bookings. 

The 70th edition of the Rás Tailteann will take place from May 21st to May 25th, 2025. 

The event will start in the cycling stronghold of Drogheda, Co Louth on Wednesday, May 21st heading westwards to finish in Boyle, Co Roscommon.

​Slow Sessions with Brendan McCreanor

Dates: 15th Mar - 30th Aug 2025
Time: 12.00pm 

Discover Boyne Valley are delighted to return with guided tours of  the Heritage Site of The Spire of Lloyd, Ireland`s only Inland Lighthouse !!! with a 164 narrow step spiral staircase! On a highly significant archaeological site.

One tour every Friday Morning for three weeks in March at 11am

Online booking is essential:

14. Sculpting with Words
SCHOOLS
Thu 15 May | 9:30am & 11:30am | Free, booking required | Primary, 2nd to 6th Class

For Navan Racecourse bookings, please click here 

For ticket bookings, please click here 

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